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connotations

/ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃnz/

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noun

Connotaciones, sentido implícito

A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

Examples :

"The word "bossy" has negative connotations, suggesting someone is controlling and unpleasant, even though it literally means someone gives orders. "

La palabra "mandón" tiene connotaciones negativas, lo que sugiere que alguien es controlador y desagradable, aunque literalmente significa que alguien da órdenes.

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noun

Connotaciones

The attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, contrasted with denotation.

Examples :

"The two expressions "the morning star" and "the evening star" have different connotations but the same denotation (i.e. the planet Venus)."

Las dos expresiones "la estrella de la mañana" y "la estrella de la tarde" tienen diferentes connotaciones pero la misma denotación (es decir, el planeta Venus).

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